Real Economy
Can the Green Deal help the EU economy through the pandemic?
In partnership with The European Commission
In this edition of Real Economy, we take a look at the European Green Deal and the role of the European Social Fund (ESF) in creating new green jobs and supporting training in green skills.
Smart Regions
Adrinet: an initiative exorcising the Mediterranean's 'ghost nets'
In partnership with the European Commission
Adrinet is a EU Cohesion Policy funded initiative that is helping to remove 'ghost nets' from seabeds in the Meditteranean. Its goal is to protect marine ecosystems and educate about the dangers of plastic pollution in the sea.
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Real Economy
The EU scheme making 'SURE' unemployment stays low
In partnership with The European Commission
Government short-time work and furlough schemes across Europe have helped keep people in work and kept unemployment low during the pandemic. Now the EU has created the SURE initiative to provide financial support for these schemes in 18 EU countries.
Smart Regions
This cross-border cycle path links Spain to the Atlantic Pyrenees
In partnership with the European Commission
The bicycle has no borders. That's the essence of Ederbidea, a cross-border cycle path, supported by the European Union's Cohesion Policy that aims to promote cycling, reduce traffic congestion and improve health for all.
World News
MEP Awards in Brussels celebrates the year’s top European lawmakers
The Parliament Magazine's 2020 MEP Awards took place on Tuesday night, with Bulgarian MEP, Eva Maydell playing host. Several MEPs were awarded prizes in their respective categories, ranging from international trade to the environment.
World News
EU's LIFE Awards recognise best projects for environment and sustainability
Sustainable, green and climate-friendly projects across Europe have been recognized in the LIFE Awards, with projects to fight forest fires, discourage food waste and better manage brown bears receiving the top prizes.
Smart Regions
High voltage reaches the Cyclades Islands in a boost for tourism and the environment
In partnership with the European Commission
The Cyclades islands have dropped diesel electricity generators in favour of a direct connection to the cleaner and safer electricity grid of mainland Greece.
World
European Commission widens its horizons in crackdown on corruption and abuse of law
The issue of the rule of law has become a central issue in the European Union over the last decade. Up until recently, the spotlight was mainly on concerns over Hungary and Poland. But now the European Commission has decided to widen its horizons.
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European Union’s proposed new migration pact generates dissatisfaction on all sides
In frontier nations there’s worry over the administrative burden. Those involved in rescue missions in the Mediterranean that there are no new funds to patrol the sea. And among politicians who want to block migration, there’s concern that refugee cases should be dealt with outside the Union.
